A New York City taxi driver has died while working during an extreme heat wave, with his colleagues now organizing to transport his body back to his home country of Ivory Coast. The incident has drawn attention to the dangers faced by taxi drivers in high temperatures, particularly those without access to proper cooling systems. Cabbies are rallying to cover the costs of the funeral and repatriation, highlighting a sense of community and shared responsibility among the city’s drivers. The story underscores broader concerns about labor conditions and support for immigrant workers in urban environments.
He Died in His NYC Taxi in a Heat Wave. Cabbies Are Returning His Body to Ivory Coast. The City Reporter
